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The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has now developed into the largest independent gem certification and appraisal institute renowned for its quality services, extensive experience and know-how. IGI, the oldest institute of its kind in Antwerp, was set up in 1975 and along with its sister laboratory in New York, is one of the leading gemological institutions in the world. Today, a staff of just 3 has grown to over 250 professionals dedicated to a standard of excellence second to none in Antwerp, New York, Bangkok, Mumbai and Tokyo. Today IGI issues more than 400.000 reports a year.

Thousands of jewelers, retail stores, insurance companies, internet sales organizations, catalogue companies (mail order), accounting and securities firms and consumers are relying on the IGI reports.

International gemological Information, a division of IGI, was established in New York in 1981, as a source for unbiased appraisals of gems and jewelry. Like its parent company, IGI Information is totally independent of all commercial sales organizations and does not trade in diamonds or precious stones. Thus, IGI Information is able to provide objective and accurate appraisals and identification reports, as well as appraisal updates and estimates in case of damage.

Established in Antwerp, New York, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Bangkok, Tokyo, Dubai, Toronto, Los Angeles, Tel Aviv and Cavalese, IGI is the world's largest independent gem certification and appraisal institute and is renowned for its quality services, extensive experience and know-how.

IGI, the oldest institute of its kind in Antwerp, was founded in 1975 and along with its sister laboratories is one of the leading gemological institutions worldwide.

Presently, a staff of just three has grown to over 450 professionals dedicated to a standard of excellence second to none and IGI issues more than one million reports per year.

Ten years ago, only the diamond dealer was using gemological reports. Today, consumers have become more demanding and quality conscious about the products they buy. A jewelry buyer seeking an explanation of why two similar diamond rings are priced $1,000 apart is not satisfied with being told simply that one is a 'better' diamond. He or she will want to know why it's better. Consequently, today's jewelry consumers are more familiar with the 4Cs than their parents were. Jewelers now consider supplying such information an integral part of any sale and modern retail training programs stress the importance of providing independent gemological reports for gems and jewelry in addition to educating the consumer.

All this has led to an increase in demand for reliable grading or appraisal reports from credible organizations such as the International Gemological Institute.

Thousands of jewelers, retail stores, insurance companies, internet sales organizations, catalogue companies (mail order), accounting and securities firms and consumers rely on IGI reports.

Today the majority of good quality gem and jewelry items are sold with gemological reports.

Besides exceptional stones, a gem has no name, no history. It's a Gem! The final user doesn't know where the stone was found, who extracted it, who polished it, or the name of the dealer. The only document that travels around the world with the gem is the Gemological Report. It is The Passport for your Gems and Jewelry.

Call Beverly Hills Diamonds at: 1 (800) 453-8831 for all your diamond needs.